Having trained as an artist at Batley Art college over 30 years ago, Stephen Hanson's work has always evolved through traditional techniques with traditional media. Over the many years of constantly evolving as an artist and working as a visual development artist on numerous animation films, Hanson's attention was drawn to the computer as the latest in new design tools. His paintings are created using traditional techniques combined with the new media of Digital Paint, entirely hand painted using a Wacom Intuos tablet and pen with Coral Painter natural media simulation software. The influence that fantasy and realism has on Hanson's works are successfully notable and bring a sense of life to his work. His series "Toby and His Red Ball" is heart-warming, loveable and relatable for many pet owners.